Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco – The Commissioner of Citizen Security of Puerto Vallarta, Rigoberto Flores Parra, has raised concerns about a significant surge in property crimes in the city. Highlighting the vulnerability of homes left unattended, Flores Parra pointed out that thieves are increasingly exploiting the absence of residents to break into homes and commit thefts.
According to the data released by the security platform of the Institute of Statistical Information and Geography of Jalisco (IIEG), from January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, there were 191 reported property crimes in Puerto Vallarta. A notable portion of these crimes, 94 cases, were business robberies primarily occurring in the hotel zone.
Flores Parra emphasized that property crimes have seen the most significant rise among all criminal activities in Puerto Vallarta. To combat this trend, he urged residents planning to leave their homes unattended during holidays to either arrange for a family member to stay over or inform their neighbors to keep an eye out and report any suspicious activities.
“We will continue to maintain constant surveillance in the colonies,” said Flores Parra, “and our tactical group is actively working in these areas. However, we need the cooperation of citizens. If you see anything unusual or notice unfamiliar individuals, please report these incidents immediately.”
The IIEG’s security platform also provided a year-on-year comparison for home robberies in Puerto Vallarta, showing a concerning increase. In 2023, from January 1 to June 30, there were 48 recorded home robberies. The same period in 2024 saw this number rise to 65, marking a 35 percent increase.
The neighborhoods most affected by this surge in robberies include the Centro neighborhood, Fluvial Vallarta, 5 de Diciembre, and Emiliano Zapata. These areas have been identified as hotspots based on data collected from various Public Ministry agencies in the state of Jalisco.
Commissioner Flores Parra’s recommendations to residents aim to mitigate the risk of property crimes during periods when homes are left vacant. His call for vigilance and community cooperation underscores the importance of collective action in enhancing security measures and reducing crime rates.
